Experiences of transgender professor?

Andrew Huberman has shared some experiences related to a transgender professor, specifically Ben Barris. Barris, who transitioned from female to male, was a notable member of the academic community and became the first transgender person to be an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences. Barris had professional ties with MIT and later with Stanford, where he became a strong advocate for women in science.

Huberman noted that Ben Barris experienced significant suppression and oppression during his time as a woman in academia, but his advocacy and contributions to the scientific community were profound 1 2 .